New York State Police are alerting residents who live in Dutchess, Westchester and Putnam counties of a series of what they believe are targeted home burglaries that have occurred in recent weeks.

Police say they are actively investigating multiple burglaries targeting the homes of Asian Americans. They are urging residents to take additional security precautions by practicing personal safety and by being mindful of their surroundings.

State police are working with local law enforcement to investigate these crimes and ask anyone with information to call Troop K Headquarters at (845) 677-7300.

More information can be found on the state police's website.